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Trends | The Future of Package Printing

(Print)

July 17, 2013, ... a resource for such technologies. Attendees interested in package printing solutions can also explore different material and container innovations in The Brand Zone and learn about trends at the Conference ...

Messe Düsseldorf and FAO Join in Food Initiative

(News | New Products)

July 12, 2013, The cooperative effort is aimed at reducing global food loss and waste to improve food security and conserve resources, starting with Kenya and India   CHICAGO, IL | Trade show organizer Messe Düsseldorf ...

Inventory Management | Why MRO & Spare Parts Inventory Is Different

(Trends/Management)

June 06, 2013, ... chain velocity (that is, speeding up the flow of an item through the entire supply chain from source to user), Just-In-Time (JIT), ABC analysis, MRP, software algorithms, and even managing for profit per ...

Monadnock Paper Mills Continues Green Commitment

(Paper)

May 07, 2013, ...  “We did everything we could internally to maximize the efficiency of our hydro facilities, and only then did we start looking at reputable sources for additive renewable energy and carbon offset credits,” ...

Exopack, Kobusch, and PerfoTec Form Strategic Alliance

(Flexpack News)

April 07, 2013, ... film permeability through precise micro perforations. An integrated camera inspects each perforation for accurate diameter and shape. Exopack develops, manufactures, and sources flexible packaging and ...

Market Forecast | Paper Industry Outlook for 2013

(Substrates)

March 19, 2013, ...  Sustainability continues to be a defining trend. Import regulations, changing consumer preferences and limited natural resources are leading paper producers to increase their reliance on renewable resources ...

TLMI Hands Out Environmental Awards

(Green Converting)

January 09, 2013, ... of an education program. Calvin Frost, CEO of Channeled Resources Group and TLMI Environmental Committee Chair, says, “This is our tenth year in presenting these awards and recognizing our industry’s ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... requirement, shorter ovens are sufficient and press speeds can be increased. The coating supports sustainability programs with source reduction and elimination of highly chlorinated alternative coatings, ...

Industry Outlook | Packaging Predictions for 2013

(Trends/Management)

December 02, 2012, ... can follow in such a business climate: Cost savings—the traditional approach to apply automation and resource reduction to combat rising costs and shrinking margins. Generate revenue growth—innovate ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... Fuels and Channeled Resources, the waste matrix and finished rolls being generated during various live demonstrations on the show floor will be collected for conversion to fuel pellets. Visit the Ecovillage ...

Splicing/Rewinding | Samsung Gumbak Invests in Third Martin RMAP

(Carton Box)

June 11, 2012, ... to make manual splices. Such stoppages incur wasted production time, labor, and material waste. This material waste is generated from two primary sources: substrate that is lost due to slowing down, stopping, ...

DuPont Awards | Packaging that Reduces Food Waste Captures Top Prize

(Carton Box)

May 09, 2012, ... food maintains its nutritional value and freshness,” said William J. Harvey, president of DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers. “In the face of a growing population with limited resources, food waste ...

Barrier Coating Launched by NanoPack

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, ... sustainability programs with source reduction and elimination of highly chlorinated alternative coatings, and it will compost with current bio-film products. The new coating has been approved for indirect ...

Mondi Stresses Innovation in Corrugated

(Carton Box)

February 29, 2012, ... natural resources; EASY, for convenience and easy handling combined with excellent design; and SMART for outstanding solutions with intelligent features. "With this new approach, we're offering a greater ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... In more US households, Fido or Fluffy has reached status levels where the time, effort, and resources expended for their wellbeing is unprecedented. While there is significant variation in how indulgent ...

Send EPA Comments on MSW & Sustainable Materials Management

(Green Converting)

August 03, 2011, ... of these materials through recycling, waste minimization and source reduction. The Agency has issued a Federal Register notice asking for comments on these aspects of measurement and provided a deadline ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ...  Pacific Perfumes has integrated sustainability into its business from day one. The 100% natural solid perfumes are housed in beech wood pots sourced from sustainable forests. Founders Francesca Brice ...

Education Training: School's in Sessio

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... suppliers - do best. Resource Info Nordmeccanica | www.nordmeccanica.com Henkel | www.henkelna.com Clemson Univ. | www.clemson.edu DiTrolio Flexographic Inst. | www.flexotraining.com ...

Methane Gas for Fuel Is Clean Solution

(Green Converting)

June 30, 2011, PAINESVILLE, OH | NOVA Chemicals is using landfill methane gas as a significant fuel source at its Painesville facility. The clean-energy landfill gas PAINESVILLE, OH | NOVA Chemicals is using landfill ...

Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans

(Yo's Yarns)

June 21, 2011, ... the environment and save resources if we collect as many products as possible and recycle them. Europe’s population should be made aware of this. In addition, plastic bags can be used several times without ...